@ deSilva : If you go you'll be sorely missed ... and who will I be able to disagree with
Whatever you decide, I hope it's fulfilling and enjoyable for you. Your contributions here have always been sincerely appreciated and helpful.
I feel like someone waving at a friend sailing into the sunset, knowing their destiny isn't in my hands but hoping they will return soon, or at least someday. Bon voyage. All the very best.
We can never be either too wealthy or too British!!! I personally think that the United States was a British experiment that went slightly off course.
I would suggest abstracting your humor by a millimeter, but then you would have to explain it[noparse]:)[/noparse]
I feel like I know you ... and we have never met. I think that single fact says something about your writing style. Lots of guys hide behind implacable discussions filled with nothing but the driest facts. Not DeSilva!!!!
Trust me (I'm an American): Paul's comment was directed at and intended to encourage new comers to the forum... and was actually a compliment to you while trying to appear fair handed to all. I read it very carefully. You missed a nuance... that's it.
Luv ya (in a perfectly hetero sort of way).
I FORGOT: We have a new volunteer for the "deSilva treatment"... and his last name is listed in God's big book right next to Chip's!!!! What could be better?
Have an Oettinger and scurry back.
Rich
P.S.
If having Ken Gracey to kick around isn't good enough, I'll try to add some opportunities for you to "expound"... as only you can... and not have to worry about offending anyone.
PPSS... I'm also working on a book about assembly for new comers... and it will kick your book's *** all the way down the street[noparse]:)[/noparse]
Dry wit and sarcasm combined with meaningful answers is appreciated in Ireland too.. Now that you have started you can't back out now ! Bring it on .....
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Post Edited (QuattroRS4) : 3/13/2008 11:05:50 AM GMT
DeSilva......DeSilva.......come back DeSilva! It hast quite got the same ring about it, but it helps keep this thread at the top of the list until we hear from you again DeSilva
I've been discussing the need for a company dedicated to vertical integration with a guy a Parallax... if it ever happens, we will draft deSilva... why give him a choice?
Feel free to stop answering questions, I have no problem with this.
Yes, you have helped me in the past and I greatly appreciate this and it is a shame I won't be able to get more help from you in the future.
You have a lot of knowledge that this forum could benefit from and has in the past.
Please keep contributing to the forums, if not by answering questions than at least post information on your own projects.
This is why you should all come to IRC immediately
<dfletcher> I really liked Chip's reply @deSilva "And don't be embarrassed to start posting again, just because you made a big scene."
<dfletcher> but it's hard once you've done something like that
<dfletcher> deSilva's put himself in a little bit of an ackward spot
<dfletcher> I'm going to start a betting pool: time until deSilva's next post :P
<Harrison_> haha
<dfletcher> I'll put $20 on 2 weeks
<computer> lol
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deSilva, your announcement sounds more like a cry for help than a real announcement.
You know, more like people saying to commit suicide but in fact are calling for attention.
Anyhow, its your decision.
And thanks for the fish ... sorry, the ASM tutorial.
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Yes I heard that deSilva has left because he is too much of a wimp to keep posting, apparently a small child challenged him to program a basic stamp or something and he got scared. Some say that he can't stop being mean to beginners (I mean funny in an British way) because they have more demo boards than him.
Yeah I doubt he has the guts to return now, I guess computer guy will have to take over his role.
Dear All:
Well, what shall I say - I am DEEPLY moved!
As you all knew I could not restrain from reading here, but as you all guessed there are MANY reasons for my move. Paul happened to be the jinx who put the last straw on the camels back
I was not happy with Parallax's split customer care
- for Europe (seemingly: let the distributors do it)
- for the Propeller beginner (seemingly: let Mike do it)
I should like to post the Table of Contents for my Beginner's Book ("How to start with Microcontrolling using the Parallax Propeller") in the next days, and would be happy for your feed back!
What I do like is the just evolving habit to quote deSilva! My own favourite is:
deSilva 2008-03-07 said...
I could never imagine to buy something like a BasicStamp...
I am a programmer. The Basic Stamp is for non-programmers.
That's one difference: The Stamp is the Ox.
The Propeller is the Dragon!
Nothing will fit in the beginning. You have to UNDERSTAND things before they will work. The good work of Parallax for the BasicStamp is no longer much help to you: How to interface this, how to interface that.. Who knows?
But people brought the Dragon down to earth: They extinguished his fire by water, SPIN, and BS2, and he is hampered in his flight. So don't be afraid of him any longer!
Though from time to time - when you become off guard - he will show you his claws!
Let's wait and see (and have a nice cup of tea in the meantime!)
deSilva said...
What I do like is the just evolving habit to quote deSilva! My own favourite is...
Hmm, this could become recursive...
Okay, gulp down your tea and get your butt back here. There are many more reasons for you to stay, not least of which are the withdrawal symptoms we're all suffering! (I write this on my laptop from a fetal postion in the corner of my office.)
What about·the·ImageCraft thread?
Doesn't it tickle in your fingers.
You know that one isn't a newbie-thread.
I'm·just saying this because·some of your comments sounded like you didn't notice.
Seriously, I'm glad you haven't deserted us entirely deSilva.
From the BBC (so you KNOW it's true):
"Tea is considered a delicacy in many parts of the Galaxy. However, the proliferation of Sirius Cybernetics Corporation Nutrimatic Machines has made it very hard to get a good cup of tea.
It is also a strong Brownian Motion producer. When a Brambleweeny57 sub-meson brain is linked to an atomic vector plotter suspended in a nice hot cup of tea, finite amounts of improbability are produced.
This scientific effect was used to manufacture the Infinite Improbability Drive that powers the Starship Heart of Gold."
Hopefully it also fuels deSilva's desire to continue posting in the forums!
Cheers,
--fletch
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“I’m getting old Gandalf. I know I don’t look it, but I am beginning to feel it in my heart. I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread. I need a holiday, a very long holiday, I don’t think I’ll be returning, in fact I don't mean to.” [noparse][[/noparse]...] "All I want is find me a nice quiet place where I can finish my book."
Just wanted to bump this and bring up the fact I miss DeSilva's humour and help, he is the one when I started that helped me figure out backing up non volatiles to the eeprom with CRC's.
I miss you DeSilva, drop in and say hi, I know you are subscribed to this thread [noparse]:)[/noparse]
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Whatever you decide, I hope it's fulfilling and enjoyable for you. Your contributions here have always been sincerely appreciated and helpful.
I feel like someone waving at a friend sailing into the sunset, knowing their destiny isn't in my hands but hoping they will return soon, or at least someday. Bon voyage. All the very best.
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We can never be either too wealthy or too British!!! I personally think that the United States was a British experiment that went slightly off course.
I would suggest abstracting your humor by a millimeter, but then you would have to explain it[noparse]:)[/noparse]
I feel like I know you ... and we have never met. I think that single fact says something about your writing style. Lots of guys hide behind implacable discussions filled with nothing but the driest facts. Not DeSilva!!!!
Trust me (I'm an American): Paul's comment was directed at and intended to encourage new comers to the forum... and was actually a compliment to you while trying to appear fair handed to all. I read it very carefully. You missed a nuance... that's it.
Luv ya (in a perfectly hetero sort of way).
I FORGOT: We have a new volunteer for the "deSilva treatment"... and his last name is listed in God's big book right next to Chip's!!!! What could be better?
Have an Oettinger and scurry back.
Rich
P.S.
If having Ken Gracey to kick around isn't good enough, I'll try to add some opportunities for you to "expound"... as only you can... and not have to worry about offending anyone.
PPSS... I'm also working on a book about assembly for new comers... and it will kick your book's *** all the way down the street[noparse]:)[/noparse]
PM me, if you want to talk about it.
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Dry wit and sarcasm combined with meaningful answers is appreciated in Ireland too.. Now that you have started you can't back out now ! Bring it on .....
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'Necessity is the mother of invention'
Feel free to stop answering questions, I have no problem with this.
Yes, you have helped me in the past and I greatly appreciate this and it is a shame I won't be able to get more help from you in the future.
You have a lot of knowledge that this forum could benefit from and has in the past.
Please keep contributing to the forums, if not by answering questions than at least post information on your own projects.
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<dfletcher> I really liked Chip's reply @deSilva "And don't be embarrassed to start posting again, just because you made a big scene."
<dfletcher> but it's hard once you've done something like that
<dfletcher> deSilva's put himself in a little bit of an ackward spot
<dfletcher> I'm going to start a betting pool: time until deSilva's next post :P
<Harrison_> haha
<dfletcher> I'll put $20 on 2 weeks
<computer> lol
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I will miss your supporting comments ...
I hope you still post in the german forum.
Andy
You know, more like people saying to commit suicide but in fact are calling for attention.
Anyhow, its your decision.
And thanks for the fish ... sorry, the ASM tutorial.
Nick
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YADRO
Hei deSilva, everyone stands with you here, so do not make us _beg_. btw, maybe too much Loriot after breakfast is just not _such_ a good idea...
See you around mate
Graham
p.s. I would like an English-English translation of the book [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Yes I heard that deSilva has left because he is too much of a wimp to keep posting, apparently a small child challenged him to program a basic stamp or something and he got scared. Some say that he can't stop being mean to beginners (I mean funny in an British way) because they have more demo boards than him.
Yeah I doubt he has the guts to return now, I guess computer guy will have to take over his role.
Othervise I might have to start answering posts, and we don't want that, do we?
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Well, what shall I say - I am DEEPLY moved!
As you all knew I could not restrain from reading here, but as you all guessed there are MANY reasons for my move. Paul happened to be the jinx who put the last straw on the camels back
I was not happy with Parallax's split customer care
- for Europe (seemingly: let the distributors do it)
- for the Propeller beginner (seemingly: let Mike do it)
I should like to post the Table of Contents for my Beginner's Book ("How to start with Microcontrolling using the Parallax Propeller") in the next days, and would be happy for your feed back!
What I do like is the just evolving habit to quote deSilva! My own favourite is:
Let's wait and see (and have a nice cup of tea in the meantime!)
Post Edited (deSilva) : 3/13/2008 5:06:36 PM GMT
Okay, gulp down your tea and get your butt back here. There are many more reasons for you to stay, not least of which are the withdrawal symptoms we're all suffering! (I write this on my laptop from a fetal postion in the corner of my office.)
-Phil
What about·the·ImageCraft thread?
Doesn't it tickle in your fingers.
You know that one isn't a newbie-thread.
I'm·just saying this because·some of your comments sounded like you didn't notice.
They'll be asking questions.
Seriously, I'm glad you haven't deserted us entirely deSilva.
From the BBC (so you KNOW it's true):
"Tea is considered a delicacy in many parts of the Galaxy. However, the proliferation of Sirius Cybernetics Corporation Nutrimatic Machines has made it very hard to get a good cup of tea.
It is also a strong Brownian Motion producer. When a Brambleweeny57 sub-meson brain is linked to an atomic vector plotter suspended in a nice hot cup of tea, finite amounts of improbability are produced.
This scientific effect was used to manufacture the Infinite Improbability Drive that powers the Starship Heart of Gold."
Hopefully it also fuels deSilva's desire to continue posting in the forums!
Cheers,
--fletch
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Post Edited (jazzed) : 3/13/2008 7:20:29 PM GMT
Now havn't we heard all this before.
maybe DeSilva wants to make a clear borderline. 0.000 answer-postings.
And keep his focus on finishing the book.
Not spending time on answering questions (which can take hours and days
to give a very good answer sometimes) delaying the finishing of the book.
So i try to be patient and i'm curios about the contents o fthe book
best regards
Stefan
1.) ImageCraft C compiler
2.) Prop II
3.) epmoyers howler
4.) deSilvas book
I miss you DeSilva, drop in and say hi, I know you are subscribed to this thread [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Jimmy